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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Paz's opinion, when is a person most likely to see himself as precious and unique?
(a) When he is in love.
(b) At the end of his life.
(c) During adolescence.
(d) In childhood.

2. What was one factor that guided the Revolution to prioritize tradition?
(a) Its fear of the future.
(b) Its belief in the value of the past.
(c) The large number of supporters over the age of 50.
(d) The workers did not belong to the city or the country, and so they did not have any tradition.

3. How does the pachuco present himself to the people around him?
(a) As a lost man.
(b) As a man searching for a home.
(c) As a solitary, challenging figure.
(d) As one of the group.

4. In the book's argument, what happens when a Mexican woman is passive?
(a) She comes to believe in the societal values given her.
(b) She embodies the ancient elements of earth, motherhood, and virginity.
(c) She functions as a channel of the ancient elements: Earth, motherhood, and virginity.
(d) She can no longer relate to the man.

5. How did the Spanish Conquest treat religion?
(a) Spain was defending the faith.
(b) Spain was protecting the Mesoamerican religions.
(c) Spain was integrating Mesoamerican religions.
(d) The Conquest did not relate to religion.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what does Paz blame "the rather zigzag progress of the state"? Chapter Eight, page 181).

2. In Jose Gaos' thought, what unique opportunity do young people have through their education?

3. What was the motto of positivism?

4. What type of book did Xavier Villaurrutia write?

5. In Paz's philosophy, why must Mexicans face reality alone?

(see the answer key)

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